The HPCSA is mandated to regulate the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to education, training and registration, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and fostering compliance with healthcare standards.

The Vision of the HPCSA is to be: “A progressive regulator of health professions aspiring to quality, equitable and accessible healthcare.” and its mission is to regulate and guide registered healthcare professions and protect the public through:

•  Setting contextually relevant standards for healthcare training and practice.
• Setting and maintaining standards for Ethical and Professional practice.
• Strengthening the maintenance of continuing competency programmes.
• Ensuring consistent compliance to all the set standards.
• Continually engaging the public and other stakeholders.